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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.41, 245.97 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.41, 245.97 and 133.51 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.41 : 245.97 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.41/245.97 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.41x = 245.97 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.41x = 32,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,839.76/178.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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